DANTES COAL FIRED PIZZA
937 E GULF DR, Sanibel FL 33957 · 239-558-4429
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (68 F - Cold Holding) per operator, butter was removed from refrigeration 30 minutes prior. Provided operator with Time As Public Health Control form and it was placed on time during inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2021057642 | Dec 15, 2021 | Apr 13, 2022 | $2,000 |
| 7--2021031023 | Jul 2, 2021 | Jul 27, 2021 | $800 |
| 7--2021005572 | Jan 27, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in breadcrumb container. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Shrimp on three compartment sink. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handles. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared chicken wings and caramelized onions in pizza station reach in cooler, per operator made 24 hours prior, not date marked. Operator dated food. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-22-2025
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop in pizza sauce. Operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of Gatorade in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fresh garlic in oil, per operator made more than 24 hours prior, not date marked inside reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored over u washed jalapeños. Operator moved foods to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (68 F - Cold Holding) per operator, butter was removed from refrigeration 30 minutes prior. Provided operator with Time As Public Health Control form and it was placed on time during inspection.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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